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| Lustrous, dark green leaves and small clusters of red-purple flowers in April and May, followed by large, bright red berries. |
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| Botanical Name: | Aucuba japonica |
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| Exposure: | Full Sun to Full Shade |
| Hardiness Zone: | 6 - 10 |
| Bloom Time: | April to May |
| Height: | 3' |
| Spread: | 3' |
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Aucuba
Botanical Name: Aucuba japonica
This compact Japanese laurel is perfect for a small shady site. Tolerant of dry shade and urban-pollution, it's best planted alongside a 'male' variety to ensure a good crop of berries.